Coach, Elementary Basketball

Flaherty Elementary School; Ekron (KY); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,200; Part time

Job summary

Meade County Schools Flaherty Elementary School in Ekron, KY is seeking a part-time Coach for elementary basketball to lead youth programs immediately. The role requires planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and promoting sports across the school and community.

The successful candidate will ensure eligibility and safety, model good sportsmanship, and provide guidance to student-athletes. A high school diploma or GED and coaching experience are required, with background checks mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university.
• One year of coaching experience in a school athletic program.

Responsibilities

• Promote programs in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations.
• Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student athletes/participants.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for health, safety and welfare of the students.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

64 semester hours

Coaching experience in a school program

Job description

Coach, Elementary Basketball

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5929153
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: COACH Class Code: _________

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coach students in various school interscholastic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Promote programs in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations.
• Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student athletes/participants.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of the students.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various programs.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches in one or more programs
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or GED, certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal records background checks

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $590 to $590 Stipend